First Days

OK. As usual, no time to edit my pictures or post anything wonderful. I'm thinking of quitting the blog due to lack of time, energy, etc. However, had to share these pictures of the kids on their first day of school. Trevor had a rough first day, but has made a COMPLETE turn around for his second day. I have e-mailed his teacher and we are communicating and discussing a way to keep Trevor engaged and behaving nicely at school. I am so proud. He was the first student to earn a marble in his classroom!! Marbles are used as a means of positive reinforcement. I am assuming that once they earn a certain amount of marbles, they will earn a party, special snack, or some sort of reward. I am just so proud that he was able to be the first to get one. Go Trevor.
And Caleb...he had a great couple of days also. His first day was a little rocky, as he was missing his family quite a bit. He was telling Miss Harris that he was tired and wanted to lay down. I realized that he has never really been away from his siblings for any length of time. He has been away from me when I go to the gym and what not, but never his siblings.
McKenna had a rough day on Tuesday when the boys left for school. She spent the morning pouting and whining for them. That was short lived, though. Come today, she was ready to push them out the door. We painted fingernails, put on lipstick, watched Cinderella, danced and curled our hair. Having a little two year old daughter is really, really fun...most days.
I had mixed emotions about the boys starting school, as most parents are, I'm sure. But, I have to tell you, I am so excited about Trevor's teacher. She seems very enthusiastic and encouraging. I think this is just what Trevor needs. I can't wait to get to know her and spend sometime in the classroom to watch him learn. We already know how great Miss Harris is (Caleb's pre-school teacher). I am more excited about it now than I was a few days ago. Let's hope this is a great year and that we all have a love for learning new things.